PN deregistration risk won't derail Malacca coalition talks, says Rauf

Hamzah Zainudin said Thursday that the possibility of PN's deregistration would not prevent the coalition from engaging in discussions with BN over the formation of a new state administration in Malacca. The PN secretary-general's remarks come as the opposition coalition weighs its political options following recent electoral developments in the state. "We remain open to dialogue and will consider all available avenues," Hamzah told reporters, indicating PN's willingness to negotiate despite the legal challenges facing the party. The timing of these comments underscores PN's pragmatic approach to governing arrangements even as it grapples with regulatory hurdles at the federal level. Political analysts say such coalitional flexibility has become increasingly common in Malaysian state politics, where governing majorities often require cross-party cooperation. BN, which commands significant representation in the state assembly, has not yet responded formally to PN's overtures. The Malacca political situation remains fluid, with negotiations expected to intensify in the coming weeks as various factions seek to secure a workable parliamentary majority.